Dutch tourist, 42, dies after fall in Spanish Pyrenees
A 42-year-old Duttch tourist died in a fall in the Spanish Pyrenees. The man fell 100 meters while climbing the Malh des Pois, the Spanish authorities said on Instagram. Rescue workers have recovered his body.
Mahl des Pois’ summit is at 2,881 meters. It is unclear how high up the Dutch tourist was when he fell.
The man’s traveling companion called the emergency services at around 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, the companion led rescue workers to where the Dutchman fell. They tried to resuscitate him, but it was to no avail. The Dutch tourist died at the scene.
The victim’s traveling companion was unhurt. Rescue workers took them to a hospital in Vielha for a checkup.
This is the second Dutch tourist to die in Spain this week. On Tuesday, a 21-year-old Dutchman died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the vacation home he rented on Mallorca.
